TNC Pro Team Secures Top Three Finish After Upsetting Onic Philippines in MPL PH Season 16

TNC Pro Team, historically absent from the playoffs for six consecutive seasons, has broken through this year as they secured at least a third-place finish in the MPL Philippines Season 16. The Phoenix Army achieved a stunning upset by eliminating the reigning world champions, Onic Philippines, with a narrow 3-2 victory in the knockout lower bracket semifinals.

Looking ahead, TNC faces a challenging matchup against Team Liquid in the lower bracket finals. The winner of this contest will earn the chance to compete against the dominant Aurora Gaming in a best-of-seven Grand Finals series, as well as secure qualification for the prestigious M7 World Championship next year.

Earlier in the day, Aurora Gaming extended its remarkable winning streak to 15 by defeating Team Liquid 3-1, sending the defending MPL champions to the lower bracket. This sets the stage for a high-stakes battle between TNC and Team Liquid on Saturday to determine the final spot in the Grand Finals.

The continued success of TNC marks a significant milestone for the squad, signaling their resurgence in the competitive Mobile Legends scene after years of underperformance. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the Phoenix Army aims to capitalize on this momentum against a formidable Team Liquid roster.